Title: Assistant Teacher: Preschool
Job Description: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a pre-school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
- Planning and supervising a warm, nurturing developmentally appropriate environment
- Understanding of child development goals
- Implements the program’s high level of care and educational standards
- Supporting the program’s philosophy and school readiness goals
- Aid in the designing and maintaining of a classroom environment that facilitates active, hands-on learning, group management, self-expression and choice, cultural diversity and inclusion of all children, parents and volunteers
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with the lead teacher in order to assist in daily lesson plans
- Provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure an understanding of concepts
- Provide additional assistance to students who have special needs
- Participate in planning and curriculum development meetings
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree preferably in early childhood education or childhood education. A minimum of two years working with 3-5 year-olds. Candidates should possess knowledge and understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, and art integration experience inside of the classroom.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well with parents and professional peers, leadership skills, and supervision skills.
- Commitment to an equitable and inclusive approach when working with children, families and staff.
- Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and DOH regulations, bilingual a plus, computer literate
Job Function
Education/Teaching
Location
New York, New York United States
Documents Required
Cover Letter
Resume
Degree Level
Bachelors
Salary Level
TBD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education or Child Care: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person